The Best Bakeware Storage

Buying Guide

If your pots and pans are packed into whatever kitchen space you can find, you aren’t the only one. In fact, messy cabinets are a common occurrence. You can hire a professional organizer, but that is no small expense. How do you get the organization you need without spending a fortune?

A great way to start is to look at the tools the professionals use. If you hire someone, you’ll likely find that your cabinets and shelves are filled with containers and dividers, all designed to keep items in place and easy to access when you need them. But you don’t have to pay a consultant’s fee to bring this level of organization to your own home. In fact, you’ll be surprised at how affordable these solutions are.

As you open cabinets and drawers in your kitchen, think about the ways you can organize your items. You likely already have a silverware divider, so why not separate your other dining and cooking essentials in the same manner? This can start with your bakeware, which refers to the cookie sheets and muffin tins you probably use for everything you make in the oven, from vegetables to dessert. The right organizer can make all the difference.

• The first thing you should do when shopping for any organizing tool is to measure. Your storage solution will need to easily squeeze into your spaces. With bakeware storage, you’ll typically also need enough clearance for your longest baking sheets to store vertically.
• In addition to cabinet or shelving clearance, you should also to consider the space you’ll get in each divided section. If you’re hoping to slide pans into the slots, you’ll especially need to measure in advance.
• A slide-out organizer can come in handy for getting to your items easily. This is particularly true if you’re dealing with narrow storage spaces.
• Keep in mind before you buy that some organizers require assembly. If so, you’ll need to have the appropriate tools on hand for setup.
• Some organizers are specifically designed to work in the kitchen, while others can be used in a variety of areas of the house. An organizer generic enough to hold file folders on your desk may not be well suited to holding cookie sheets and cutting boards, so a specialized kitchen organizer may be better.
• Rust resistance is important in bakeware storage for good reason. Although your bakeware will likely be dry before you put it away, there may be occasions where you or someone in your household stores items with moisture still on them. Rust resistance will ensure you get years of use out of your organizer.